What reloading dies are compatible with the Redding .188 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing?

This bushing features a standard 1/2 inch outer diameter and a 3/8 inch length, making it fully compatible with all Redding Type S Bushing Full Length Dies, Type S Neck Sizing Dies, and Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies. It also freely interchanges with standard 1/2 inch outer diameter bushing-style dies from brands like Wilson, RCBS, and Hornady.

Do I need to use case neck lubrication with this standard heat-treated steel bushing?

Yes, unlike Redding's Titanium Nitride coated series, standard heat-treated steel bushings require case neck lubrication prior to sizing. Applying a proper lubricant prevents brass galling or sticking inside the hand-polished Rc 60-62 internal bore.

How do I ensure the 0.188 inch sizing diameter is correct for my specific .17-calibre brass?

The 0.188 inch dimension is ideal for case necks that measure approximately 0.189 to 0.190 inches outside diameter when loaded, delivering about 0.001 to 0.002 inches of bullet grip tension. If your specific brass wall thickness requires a different dimension, Redding produces these heat-treated steel bushings in 0.001 inch increments so you can easily step up or down.

Are there any Australian licensing or electrical compliance requirements for purchasing this bushing?

As a purely mechanical metallic reloading component, electrical standards like 240V compatibility and SAA/RCM regulatory approvals do not apply. Furthermore, it is freely sold and distributed across Australian shooting sports retailers without requiring a firearm licence endorsement in most jurisdictions.

Neck Sizing Bushing - Redding 73188

The Redding .188 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing (Model 73188) is a precision reloading component designed to control cartridge case neck tension without overworking brass or inducing neck runout. Machined from heat-treated steel, the bushing sizes case necks to an exact inside diameter, eliminating the need for standard expander balls. Featuring an industry-standard 1/2 in (12.7 mm) outer diameter, this bushing is fully compatible with Redding Type S Neck Sizing Dies, Type S Full Length Dies, Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies, as well as standard 1/2 in bushing dies from Wilson, RCBS, and Hornady.

Key Features

Precise Neck Sizing: Delivers an exact 0.188 in internal sizing diameter to set precise neck tension in 0.001 in increments for sub-calibre cartridges.
Hardened Steel Construction: Heat-treated to a surface hardness of Rc 60–62 with a hand-polished internal bore to lower sizing friction and extend brass life.
Universal Die Fit: Features a standard 1/2 in (12.7 mm) outer diameter and a 3/8 in (9.525 mm) length for drop-in use across standard bushing-style reloading dies.
Size Identification: Stamped with the .188 size marking for quick identification on the reloading bench.

Product Specifications

Internal Sizing Diameter: 0.188 in
Outer Diameter: 1/2 in (12.7 mm)
Length: 3/8 in (9.525 mm)
Material: Heat-treated steel
Surface Hardness: Rc 60–62 (hand-polished interior)
Weight: Approximately 10–15 g
Die Compatibility: Redding Type S Bushing Full Length Dies, Redding Type S Neck Sizing Dies, Redding Competition Bushing Neck Sizing Dies, and 1/2 in O.D. bushing dies from Wilson, RCBS, and Hornady
Lubrication Requirement: Case neck lubrication required prior to sizing

Who is the Redding .188 Heat-Treated Steel Neck Sizing Bushing for?

Handloaders loading .17-calibre families — sets precise 0.001 in to 0.002 in neck tension on .17 Hornet, .17 Remington, and .17 Fireball cases measuring approximately 0.189 in to 0.190 in loaded outside diameter using a dedicated 0.188 in internal sizing diameter neck sizing bushing.
Competitive benchrest shooters reloading sub-calibre ammunition — minimizes cartridge runout and extends brass longevity via an Rc 60–62 hand-polished internal bore that fits standard 1/2 in outer diameter bushing dies without using an expander ball.

Less suitable for: Handloaders who require dry neck sizing without case lubricant or extended commercial-scale wear resistance, who are better served by a Titanium Nitride (TiN) coated neck sizing bushing; or reloaders whose brass neck wall thickness requires sizing outside the .188 in dimension, who should step up or down to alternate steel bushings in .001 in increments.

SKU	RD41747LP
Model #	73188
Brand	Redding
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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